Avianca Strengthens Its Domestic Network in Ecuador: Opens Ticket Sales for Nonstop Guayaquil–Cuenca Route
Avianca announced on Wednesday that tickets are now on sale for its new nonstop service between Guayaquil and Cuenca, scheduled to begin operations on November 1, 2026. The route will feature one daily flight, reinforcing air connectivity between Ecuador’s coastal and Andean highland regions.
With this new service, the carrier expands travel options between two strategic hubs for economic, industrial, and academic activity in Ecuador, facilitating travel for business, tourism, education, and family visits.
Flight Schedules
The service will operate on a daily frequency in both directions under the following schedule:
- Guayaquil – Cuenca: Departs at 12:40, arrives at 13:30.
- Cuenca – Guayaquil: Departs at 11:05, arrives at 11:55.
The nonstop service between Ecuador’s primary port city and the capital of Azuay province will be operated using Airbus A320-family aircraft, configured with 180 seats per flight.
This capacity will add approximately 2,520 weekly seats to the domestic market, providing a scheduled, point-to-point alternative between both cities. Book flights.
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Boosting Regional Connectivity and Development
Regarding the launch of this operation, Juan Francisco Ortiz, Country Officer for Avianca in Ecuador, highlighted the strategic value of this link for the business community:
“Guayaquil and Cuenca are top-tier industrial and economic engines that demand efficient and competitive air transportation options. By opening ticket sales for this direct connection to Guayaquil, we are addressing a long-standing travel demand for Cuenca’s residents, boosting commerce, tourism, and business. We believe in Cuenca’s potential and are convinced that, by working hand-in-hand with commercial sectors and local stakeholders, we will consolidate a market that requires favorable conditions to continue growing.”
Inflight Experience: Business Class Americas
Passengers traveling on the Guayaquil–Cuenca route will have access to the Business Class Americas experience—a premium product deployed across 100% of Avianca’s continental routes, spanning both international services and domestic flights within Colombia, Ecuador, and Guatemala.
The product includes:
- Priority ground handling and increased baggage allowance.
- Access to Avianca and Star Alliance VIP lounges.
- Preferred cabin seating: Seats located in the aircraft’s first three rows.
- Loyalty benefits: Mileage accrual through the LifeMiles program.
- Tailored inflight service adapted to the flight’s stage length.
With tickets now available, Avianca establishes a direct alternative linking Guayaquil’s commercial activity with Cuenca’s productive sector.
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